The United States said on Wednesday it was calling on Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry to expedite a political transition as armed gangs seek his ouster amid a collapse in security and a humanitarian crisis in the Caribbean nation.

US pushes Haiti PM to speed transition as gangs threaten civil war

Haiti’s state of emergency. With gangs threatening civil war, widespread violence and no elected officials, the country faces an unprecedented crisis. Its people must be heard.

Haitians face arson attacks, shortages as gang violence escalates

The UN Security Council will meet in private to discuss the worsening circumstances in Haiti. The Caribbean nation's city, Port-au-Prince, has seen severe gang violence recently. This is related to an attempt by a gang leader to remove current prime minister Ariel Henry from office while he was out of the country.

Haiti tensions escalate: Haiti gang leader warns of 'civil war'

Stronger criminal gangs than the nation's security services have targeted jails and the airport that serves the city, pushing 15,000 people from their homes in Port-au-Prince and closing businesses and schools in the process.

Haiti Violence: ‘It has been pure terror’ says residents as seven days of chaos continues

The US has closely watching the gang takeover of Haiti. The UN Security Council will meet in private to discuss the worsening circumstances in Haiti. The Caribbean nation's city, Port-au-Prince, has seen severe gang violence recently. This is related to an attempt by a gang leader to remove current prime minister Ariel Henry from office while he was out of the country.

Haiti's Prime Minister locked out of his country | Faces pressure to resign

The Carribean nation of Haiti was rocked by gun battles across the capital, Port-au-Prince, on the 29th of February. At least four police officers were slain as a prominent gang leader announced a coordinated attack by multiple armed groups in a bid to oust the prime minister, Ariel Henry. The prime minister is in Kenya finalizing details for the deployment of a foreign armed force to Haiti to combat the gangs. United Nations estimates that since the assassination of former President Jovenel Moise in July 2021, emboldened gangs have seized control of 80% of the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince. A staggering 200 gangs operate with impunity in the Port-Au-Prince Metropolitan area. Given the rapidly deteriorating security situation, Is Haiti in danger of falling into the hands of criminal gangs? Mohammed Saleh brings you the details.

Gangs control 80% of Haitian capital, Port-Au-Prince

Haiti's government declared a state of emergency following violent clashes in the capital leading to two prison breaks as a major gang leader attempts to overthrow Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Armed gunmen also tried to seize control of Haiti International Airport.

Haiti: Armed gunmen tried to seize control over Haiti International Airport

At least a dozen people died as gang members attacked the main prison in Haiti's capital, triggering a breakout by several thousand inmates.

Haiti Violence: Massive upsurge in gang violence

A wave of panic has swept through Haiti. Once again, gang violence and heavy gun fire broke out in the country's capital of Port-au-Prince on Thursday. Haiti's Capital Port-au-Prince is under siege the Haitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier has in fact warned that he'll keep trying to oust the prime minister. The Caribbean island nation has marked a second day of deadly gun violence at least about four police officers have ended up losing their lives and dozens of others being killed since Thursday. Watch to know more!

Haiti Violence: Haitian gang leader 'barbeque' vows to oust PM

Haiti violence claims lives of at least 4 police officers

A wave of panic has swept through Haiti. Once again, gang violence and heavy gun fire broke out in the country's capital of Port-au-Prince on Thursday. The gang leader said that he aims to capture Police Chief & Ministers.

Haiti: Fresh gang violence erupts, gang leader aims to capture Police Chief & ministers

Kenya's cabinet approved the deployment of 1,000 police to lead a multi-national peacekeeping mission to Haiti to combat gang violence. The country's parliament must now sign off on the resolution. However the deployment has faced various controversies and setbacks.

Kenya to deploy 1,000 troops to Haiti

Mexico's industrial capital Monterrey, located over 900 km north of capital Mexico City, was unnerved with the discoveries of dismembered body parts of 12 people that were dumped across the city in at least seven locations. The city was recently chosen as the home to a new Tesla car plant and the crime rate is expected to raise concerns in the metropolitan area where the local and federal leaders have made significant efforts in recent times to attract industrial investments.

<h2>Dismembered bodies in Mexican city: What does it mean?</h2>

The gruesome discoveries are being seen as reminder to a bloody period in the 2010s when cartel conflicts took over the city and bodies were left in the streets or hanging from bridges.

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Such brutality had largely subsided in Monterrey.

<h2>Who is behind the attack?</h2>

Authorities said that the&nbsp;events of Tuesday (Sept 26) appeared to be a coordinated attack, purportedly sparked by an internal conflict within a criminal group based in the bordering state of Tamaulipas.

“From the messages that were left (near the bodies), there’s a correlation,” said Pedro Jardon, the attorney general of Nuevo Leon, in response to questions from reporters on Tuesday afternoon, Reuters reported.

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Photos of purported&nbsp;messages circulating in local press and on social media suggested the murders were carried out by the Northeast Cartel in retribution for alleged infiltration of the group.

The attorney general’s office did not confirm the authenticity of the gory images.

<h2>Monterrey's significance for Tesla</h2>

Tesla announced that it will build the gigafactory in the city which&nbsp;will be an approximately US$10 billion investment by Tesla and will employ thousands of workers when fully operational, as well as employ many thousands of workers during construction.

The production is expected to start no earlier than 2026, according to initial reports.

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Mexico's industrial capital Monterrey, located over 900 km north of capital Mexico City, was unnerved with the discoveries of dismembered body parts of 12 people that were dumped across the city in at least seven locations.

Mexico's industrial capital Monterrey, located over 900 km north of capital Mexico City, was unnerved with the discoveries of dismembered body parts of 12 people that were dumped across the city in at least seven locations. The city was recently chosen as the home to a new Tesla car plant and the crime rate is expected to raise concerns in the metropolitan area where the local and federal leaders have made significant efforts in recent times to attract industrial investments. Dismembered bodies in Mexican city: What does it mean? The gruesome discoveries are being seen as reminder to a bloody period in the 2010s when cartel conflicts took over the city and bodies were left in the streets or hanging from bridges. Also read | ‘Welcome Tesla’: Race heats up among states in Mexico to secure Musk firm’s plant Such brutality had largely subsided in Monterrey. Who is behind the attack? Authorities said that the events of Tuesday (Sept 26) appeared to be a coordinated attack, purportedly sparked by an internal conflict within a criminal group based in the bordering state of Tamaulipas. “From the messages that were left (near the bodies), there’s a correlation,” said Pedro Jardon, the attorney general of Nuevo Leon, in response to questions from reporters on Tuesday afternoon, Reuters reported. Also watch | WION Business News: Tesla to orders to recall over million US cars; to fix issues with software × Photos of purported messages circulating in local press and on social media suggested the murders were carried out by the Northeast Cartel in retribution for alleged infiltration of the group. The attorney general’s office did not confirm the authenticity of the gory images. Monterrey's significance for Tesla Tesla announced that it will build the gigafactory in the city which will be an approximately US$10 billion investment by Tesla and will employ thousands of workers when fully operational, as well as employ many thousands of workers during construction. The production is expected to start no earlier than 2026, according to initial reports. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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At least 10 people were killed in a shootout in Northern Mexico near the U.S. border on 20th of May. The attack by heavily armed gunmen happened at a race between amateur rally drivers in the city of Ensenada. Alonso Arambula Pina, an alleged drug trafficker, is believed to be the intended target of the armed attack. The state of Baja California in Mexico, which has been hit hard by drug violence, announced the formation of a "special investigation group" to identify the killers and determine the motive behind the killings. Mohammed Saleh explores tang violence in Baja California.

World at War: Alleged drug trafficker targeted at a racing event in Mexico

Attacks by marauding gang members continued for third night in northeast Brazil in spite of security having been strengthened, authorities said on Thursday (March 16). Media reports showed images of public buses and building set on fire in nine cities, including in Natal, the state capital of northeastern state of Grande do Norte state. The unrest began late on Monday.

Imprisoned gang leaders have stoked the unrest to protest against jail conditions and new regulations that seek to stop the criminal activity within&nbsp;the state penal system.

In Natal, a garbage collection centre, a supermarket and a gas station were all set ablaze, the G1 news site said.&nbsp;

"Never in my life have I seen something like this going on. We left for work... and we came across this. It is very sad," Reinaldo Silva, a mason in Natal, told AFP.

And additional 220 federal police have been sent to the state. Reinforcement may climb as high as 800 in coming days, said Justice and Security Minister Flavio Dino as he spoke with CNN.

At least 28 urban areas in the state have been hit by the disturbances this week, authorities said.

Local media have carried footage of vehicles in flames, and of police cruisers, businesses and government buildings riddled with bullets.

Leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva hasn't spoken in public about the disorder.

At least two people were killed in clashes with police earlier in the week, and 67 people have been arrested, public security sources in the state told AFP.&nbsp;

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Attacks by marauding gang members continued for third night in northeast Brazil in spite of security having been strengthened, authorities said on Thursday (March 16).

Attacks by marauding gang members continued for third night in northeast Brazil in spite of security having been strengthened, authorities said on Thursday (March 16). Media reports showed images of public buses and building set on fire in nine cities, including in Natal, the state capital of northeastern state of Grande do Norte state. The unrest began late on Monday. Imprisoned gang leaders have stoked the unrest to protest against jail conditions and new regulations that seek to stop the criminal activity within the state penal system. In Natal, a garbage collection centre, a supermarket and a gas station were all set ablaze, the G1 news site said. "Never in my life have I seen something like this going on. We left for work... and we came across this. It is very sad," Reinaldo Silva, a mason in Natal, told AFP. And additional 220 federal police have been sent to the state. Reinforcement may climb as high as 800 in coming days, said Justice and Security Minister Flavio Dino as he spoke with CNN. At least 28 urban areas in the state have been hit by the disturbances this week, authorities said. Local media have carried footage of vehicles in flames, and of police cruisers, businesses and government buildings riddled with bullets. Leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva hasn't spoken in public about the disorder. At least two people were killed in clashes with police earlier in the week, and 67 people have been arrested, public security sources in the state told AFP. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Senior leaders call for calm in Haiti after weeks of unrest prompted water shortage. The Justice Minister of Haiti has pledged that he will identify and punish those behind the unrest. The demands of the protesters include combatting inflation and ending gang violence.

Unrest in Haiti over fuel price hike and crime

The United Nations Security Council has unanimously passed a resolution to bar weapons sales in violence-hit Haiti.

The resolution, proposed by Mexico and the US on Friday, calls on UN member states to prohibit the sale of small arms, light weapons and ammunition to what it calls "non-state actors". China had proposed a full embargo on weapon sales, but it was rejected.

It has also made provisions for sanctions in the form of travel bans and asset freezes against Haiti's gang leaders and human rights abuses.

The Caribbean island is embroiled in a bitter feud between rival gangs in the Cité Soleil near the capital Port-au-Prince. According to data by the UN humanitarian affairs coordination office in Haiti, at least 99 people have died and more than 130 injured since last week.

On Saturday, the UN said 234 people were killed or injured by gang violence between July 8 and 12.

The city’s ill-equipped and understaffed police failed to thwart the violence and the residents have been trapped in their homes, unable to go out for even food and water.

Many victims fell to stray bullets as their makeshift houses are made of sheet metal, which offers little resistance. Moreover, ambulances were unable to reach those in need, AFP news agency reported.

"Most of the victims were not directly involved in gangs and were directly targeted by gang elements," UN spokesperson Jeremy Laurence said.

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Laurence further said that incidents of sexual violence are also being reported across the country.

The poorest nation has been unable to contain gang violence that erupted since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse by mercenaries a year ago.

Apart from a spike in bloodshed, Haiti has also been gripped by soaring food prices and fuel shortages.

Hundreds of protesters staged a mass demonstration demanding urgent action to restore the supply of petrol after Haiti's main fuel terminal suspended its operations during a severe wave of gang violence last week.

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The United Nations Security Council has unanimously passed a resolution to bar weapons sales in violence-hit Haiti. The resolution, proposed by Mexico and the US on Friday, calls on UN member states to prohibit the sale of small arms, light weapons and ammunition to what it calls "non-state actors".

The United Nations Security Council has unanimously passed a resolution to bar weapons sales in violence-hit Haiti. The resolution, proposed by Mexico and the US on Friday, calls on UN member states to prohibit the sale of small arms, light weapons and ammunition to what it calls "non-state actors". China had proposed a full embargo on weapon sales, but it was rejected. It has also made provisions for sanctions in the form of travel bans and asset freezes against Haiti's gang leaders and human rights abuses. The Caribbean island is embroiled in a bitter feud between rival gangs in the Cité Soleil near the capital Port-au-Prince. According to data by the UN humanitarian affairs coordination office in Haiti, at least 99 people have died and more than 130 injured since last week. On Saturday, the UN said 234 people were killed or injured by gang violence between July 8 and 12. The city’s ill-equipped and understaffed police failed to thwart the violence and the residents have been trapped in their homes, unable to go out for even food and water. Many victims fell to stray bullets as their makeshift houses are made of sheet metal, which offers little resistance. Moreover, ambulances were unable to reach those in need, AFP news agency reported. "Most of the victims were not directly involved in gangs and were directly targeted by gang elements," UN spokesperson Jeremy Laurence said. Also read | 234 dead, thousands trapped without food, water or fuel; Haiti descends into chaos and anarchy Laurence further said that incidents of sexual violence are also being reported across the country. The poorest nation has been unable to contain gang violence that erupted since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse by mercenaries a year ago. Apart from a spike in bloodshed, Haiti has also been gripped by soaring food prices and fuel shortages. Hundreds of protesters staged a mass demonstration demanding urgent action to restore the supply of petrol after Haiti's main fuel terminal suspended its operations during a severe wave of gang violence last week. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Brutal gang violence, fuel shortages and soaring food commodity prices have brought the capital city of Port-au-Prince in Haiti to a halt. According to United Nations estimates, approximately 234 people have lost their lives or got hurt in the violence, with new reports of sexual violence also coming to light.&nbsp;

According to deputy mayor Jean Hislain Frederick, the violence erupted in the Cite Soleil neighbourhood of the city last week (Thursday) when two rival gangs engaged in a bloody battle amongst themselves. Soon, the violence spread around and the entire city was in flames in no time.&nbsp;

According to the humanitarian organisation named Medecins Sans Frontieres, more colloquially known as Doctors Without Borders, thousands of people are trapped without drinking water, food or medical care. The aid organisation has been pleading with the armed groups to spare civilians. The aid outfit is also requesting the gangs&nbsp;to let them reach the isolated neighbourhood of Brooklyn that has been completely disconnected from the mainstream.&nbsp;

Meanwhile,&nbsp;Jeremy Laurence, spokesperson for&nbsp;UN Human Rights Office was quoted as saying, “Most of the victims were not directly involved in gangs and were directly targeted by gang elements. We have also received new reports of sexual violence,”&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Jimmy Cherizier, nicknamed Barbecue, a former police officer is one of the main perpetrators and the leader of a gang named G-9. Last month, Cherizier was seen posting videos on various social media platforms to brainwash and recruit impressionable youngsters into joining his gang, whilst spreading his propaganda. &nbsp;

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The inaction of the law enforcement agencies has only bolstered the confidence of the gangs.&nbsp;United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) has already issued a warning that the hunger situation was set to worsen in the city as well as the country. Large-scale migration is expected to take place as ordinary Haitians flee for neighbouring Dominican Republic&nbsp;or leave the Carribean for United States.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Brutal gang violence, fuel shortages and soaring food commodity prices have brought the capital city of Port-au-Prince in Haiti to a halt. According to United Nations estimates, approximately 234 people have lost their lives or got hurt in the violence, with new reports of sexual violence also coming to light.

Brutal gang violence, fuel shortages and soaring food commodity prices have brought the capital city of Port-au-Prince in Haiti to a halt. According to United Nations estimates, approximately 234 people have lost their lives or got hurt in the violence, with new reports of sexual violence also coming to light. According to deputy mayor Jean Hislain Frederick, the violence erupted in the Cite Soleil neighbourhood of the city last week (Thursday) when two rival gangs engaged in a bloody battle amongst themselves. Soon, the violence spread around and the entire city was in flames in no time. According to the humanitarian organisation named Medecins Sans Frontieres, more colloquially known as Doctors Without Borders, thousands of people are trapped without drinking water, food or medical care. The aid organisation has been pleading with the armed groups to spare civilians. The aid outfit is also requesting the gangs to let them reach the isolated neighbourhood of Brooklyn that has been completely disconnected from the mainstream. Meanwhile, Jeremy Laurence, spokesperson for UN Human Rights Office was quoted as saying, “Most of the victims were not directly involved in gangs and were directly targeted by gang elements. We have also received new reports of sexual violence,” Read More: Numerous inmates starve to death in Haiti prison due to overcrowding Jimmy Cherizier, nicknamed Barbecue, a former police officer is one of the main perpetrators and the leader of a gang named G-9. Last month, Cherizier was seen posting videos on various social media platforms to brainwash and recruit impressionable youngsters into joining his gang, whilst spreading his propaganda. Guerre des kulunas à Port-au-Prince, en Haïti—Les « G-Pèp » & les « G-9 », 2 coalitions de gangs lourdement armés, se livrent des combats dans la capitale. Jimmy Chérizier alias Barbecue (à dr.) a même saisi des bulldozers pour raser des maisons.https://t.co/xvpI1oPh5s pic.twitter.com/CdJ436a8nU — alexengwete (@alexengwete) July 16, 2022 × The inaction of the law enforcement agencies has only bolstered the confidence of the gangs. United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) has already issued a warning that the hunger situation was set to worsen in the city as well as the country. Large-scale migration is expected to take place as ordinary Haitians flee for neighbouring Dominican Republic or leave the Carribean for United States. Read More: Lawyers fed up with paralysed judicial system in Haiti (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Einar, one of Sweden's most popular rappers, was shot dead in Stockholm late on Thursday, heightening outrage over gang-related violence that has afflicted the Nordic country in recent years.

Einar, 19, whose real name was Nils Gronberg, was killed in the upmarket Stockholm suburb of Hammarby Sjostad, and no arrests had been made so far. In a previous incident last year, Einar was abducted and assaulted by rival rappers.

"A young life has been extinguished, and I understand that he meant a lot to many young people. It is tragic," Prime Minister Stefan Lofven told TT.

Gronberg, who made his debut at 16, issued four albums, had tens of millions of streams on music platforms and won several Swedish Grammys and other awards.

Last year, he was kidnapped and beaten up by rival rappers with ties to a Stockholm crime gang. Several people, including Yasin Byn, another of Sweden's most successful rappers, were given prison terms for their role in the kidnapping.

Johan Forsell, law and order spokesperson for the main Moderates opposition party, said it was time to put an end to gang violence in Sweden.

"The limits of what can be accepted in a civilized country have been passed a very long time ago," he wrote on Twitter. "We need action not words to turn the tide and get Sweden in order."

Sweden has suffered gang-violence for years and gone from having one of the lowest rates of gun crime in Europe to having one of the highest over the past two decades.

Einar, one of Sweden's most popular rappers, was shot dead in Stockholm late on Thursday, heightening outrage over gang-related violence that has afflicted the Nordic country in recent years.

Einar, one of Sweden's most popular rappers, was shot dead in Stockholm late on Thursday, heightening outrage over gang-related violence that has afflicted the Nordic country in recent years. Einar, 19, whose real name was Nils Gronberg, was killed in the upmarket Stockholm suburb of Hammarby Sjostad, and no arrests had been made so far. In a previous incident last year, Einar was abducted and assaulted by rival rappers. "A young life has been extinguished, and I understand that he meant a lot to many young people. It is tragic," Prime Minister Stefan Lofven told TT. Gronberg, who made his debut at 16, issued four albums, had tens of millions of streams on music platforms and won several Swedish Grammys and other awards. Last year, he was kidnapped and beaten up by rival rappers with ties to a Stockholm crime gang. Several people, including Yasin Byn, another of Sweden's most successful rappers, were given prison terms for their role in the kidnapping. Johan Forsell, law and order spokesperson for the main Moderates opposition party, said it was time to put an end to gang violence in Sweden. "The limits of what can be accepted in a civilized country have been passed a very long time ago," he wrote on Twitter. "We need action not words to turn the tide and get Sweden in order." Sweden has suffered gang-violence for years and gone from having one of the lowest rates of gun crime in Europe to having one of the highest over the past two decades.

Swedish rapper shot dead, stoking outrage over gang violence

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso on Monday declared a state of emergency in the country grappling with a surge in drug-related violence, and ordered the mobilization of armed forces in the streets.

Ecuador grapples with rise in drug-related violence

The death toll from an attack by a gang of cattle thieves on seven villages on Thursday has risen to 88 in northwest Nigeria's Kebbi state. The attacks come as Nigeria is witnessing a rise in gang violence for decades.

Nigeria: Death toll surpasses 88 in gang attack on seven villages in Kebbi region

South African army was deployed to gang-ridden Cape Town on Thursday in a bid to help quell escalating gang violence that has killed hundreds since January. Watch this video to know more.

Gang violence in Cape Town, Army called in to quell violence

South African soldiers deployed to gang-ridden Cape Town suburbs on Thursday (July 18) in a bid to help quell escalating gang violence that has killed hundreds since January and which officials have likened to a "war zone," a Reuters cameraman and community activists said.

South African soldiers deployed in Cape Town to help fight gangs

An uprising&nbsp;in Roraima state&#39;s largest penitentiary on Friday has killed at least 33 inmates in Brazil, five days after 56 prisoners were killed in a bloody riot in another prison.

&quot;Thirty-three deaths have been recorded at PAMC (Agricola de Monte Cristo prison) in the early morning hours,&quot; the government of Roraima state said in a brief statement, adding that the situation is now &quot;under control,&quot; news agency AFP reported.

A local government spokeswoman told AFP that one group of inmates attacked the other, the incident lasting less than an hour, on early Friday morning. Knifes were used as weapons in the clash.

A report on the website of the Estado de S Paulo newspaper reported that the top security official in Roraima state blamed Sao Paulo-based First Capital Command (PCC) for the violence.

Members of the PCC were among the dead in the bloody riot last week, killed by the rival local criminal group known as the North Family, believed to dominate the traffic of cocaine from Colombia and Peru in that region.

The North Family is allied with the Rio de Janeiro-based Red Command drug gang

Brazil&#39;s overcrowded prison system has sparked deadly riots in recent years.

Security experts have predicted more violence in Brazil&#39;s gang-controlled prison system in the wake of the massacre earlier this week, Reuters said.

President Michel Temer on Thursday announced an expenditure of $250 million to build at least one prison in each of 26 states in the country to deal with overcrowding.

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The top security official in Roraima state blamed Sao Paulo-based First Capital Command (PCC) for the violence, a local newspaper reported

An uprising in Roraima state's largest penitentiary on Friday has killed at least 33 inmates in Brazil, five days after 56 prisoners were killed in a bloody riot in another prison. "Thirty-three deaths have been recorded at PAMC (Agricola de Monte Cristo prison) in the early morning hours," the government of Roraima state said in a brief statement, adding that the situation is now "under control," news agency AFP reported. A local government spokeswoman told AFP that one group of inmates attacked the other, the incident lasting less than an hour, on early Friday morning. Knifes were used as weapons in the clash. A report on the website of the Estado de S Paulo newspaper reported that the top security official in Roraima state blamed Sao Paulo-based First Capital Command (PCC) for the violence. Members of the PCC were among the dead in the bloody riot last week, killed by the rival local criminal group known as the North Family, believed to dominate the traffic of cocaine from Colombia and Peru in that region. The North Family is allied with the Rio de Janeiro-based Red Command drug gang Brazil's overcrowded prison system has sparked deadly riots in recent years. Security experts have predicted more violence in Brazil's gang-controlled prison system in the wake of the massacre earlier this week, Reuters said. President Michel Temer on Thursday announced an expenditure of $250 million to build at least one prison in each of 26 states in the country to deal with overcrowding. (With inputs from agencies)

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